Pines commissioner resigns from Broward House job

Pembroke Pines Commissioner Angelo Castillo has resigned as president and chief executive officer of Broward House, an HIV/AIDS social service organization that paid him a six-figure salary.

The nonprofit, which calls itself South Florida's "oldest and largest'' HIV/AIDS service provider, quickly named Michael McGuigan as his replacement. McGuigan had been vice president and chief administrative officer for seven years.

Castillo said he "decided to move on'' after nine years with Broward House.

He earned about $162,000 in the Broward House job, board President Mark Budwig said.

As a Pembroke Pines city commissioner, Castillo earns $23,386.

Terry DeCarlo, director of development and public relations for Broward House, said Castillo's resignation was a surprise.

"The job here, running a social service organization, is twenty-four/seven. ... It takes its toll,'' he said. " … He was always either working here or being a commissioner. He's looking to just take some time for himself.''

Castillo is married with two daughters. He did not indicate he was leaving for a different job, Budwig and DeCarlo said.

"A feeling has been growing in me for a while," Castillo said in a written statement. "It's been telling me the time is right for to find a new challenge."

He said during his time there, Broward House grew "from a $4 million organization into the $12 million agency it is today.''